Body mearsurements

Students should be able to explain the importance of taking body measurements.
state the principles for obtaining accurate body measurements.
enumerate the essential body parts to be measured.
describe the procedures for taking body measurements.
The free hand method

Students should ,be able to explain the meaning of freehand method of cutting ..
describe the techniques involved (n freehand method of cutting.
enumerate themerits and demerits of freehand method of cutting
Ways of obtaning patterns

Students should be able to enumerate the different ways of obtaining patterns.
State the merits and demerits of various methods/techniques of obtaining patterns.
The concept of patterns

Students should be able to explain the meaning of patterns.
Explain the term pattern drafting’.
enumerate the advantages of the use of patterns.
List tools and equipment used in pattern drafting.
Explain pattern markings and symbols.
Opening and fastening

Students should be able to list the types of opening.
list the various types of fastenings.
state the functions ofopenings and fastenings.
Facing & interfacing

Students should be able to list types of Facings.
state the functions of Facings.
identify different types of Interfacings.
attach Facings properly.
Disposal of fullness

Students should be able to enumerate the methods of disposing fullness.
describe the procedures for makingeach of the fullness control methods.
Seams & seam finishes

Students should be able to state the meaning of a seam.
identify the different types of Seam and where they are used.
name different types of seam finishes.
enumerate points to consider choosing a Seam.
Basic stitches

Students should be able to list types of stitches.
state the uses of the various stitches.
describe the procedures for making each of the stitches.
Common machine fault & remedies or solution

Students should be able to identify common machine faults.
explain the causes of the faults.
describe solutions to the faults.
Care of sewing tools and equipment

Students should be able to explain the importance of care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment.
mention the specific methods of caring for each of the tools and equipment properly.
package and store the sewing tools and equipment properly.
explain the steps in caring and maintaining the sewing machines.
The sewing machine

Students should be able to identify types of sewing machines.
explain the use of the different types of Sewing Machines.
mention parts of sewing machine and their functions.
Simple sewing tools &equipment

Students should be able to identify sewing tools and equipment.
classify sewing tools and equipment according to their various functions.
explain points to consider when choosing sewing tools and equipment.
Enterpreneurship in garment making

Students should be
able to define the term
Entrepreneurship’.
2
list the qualities of
an
Entrepreneur.
3
state advantages of
entrepreneurship/small
business management.
4
mention factors to be
considered when
going into garment
making business.
Economic importance of garment designing

Students should be able to explain the importance of garment designing to:
i). the individual,
ii). the family, and
iii). the nation.
The concept of garment designing

Students should able to explain the concept of garment designing.
state the Principles of designing.
enumerate the elements of design.
mention factors that influence garment designing.
The importance of clothes/ garments

Students should be able to state the reasons for wearing clothes.
identify clothing items
identify appropriate clothing items for different occasions.
Types of construction

Stating types of framed construction e.g. simple framed carcase, framed panelled carcase, solid end carcase, etc.
Make simple framed carcase construction.
Machines uses & safety precaution

State uses of different woodworking machines.
State machine safety precautions.
Observe machine safety precautions
Safety in the use of hand tools

State safety rules and regulations in the use of hand tools.
Observe safety rules and regulations when using hand tools.